Exercise Benefits and Prescription
- ISBN-10
- 0748733159
- ISBN-13
- 9780748733156
- Category
- Exercise
- Pages
- 336
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1998
- Publisher
- Nelson Thornes
- Authors
- Andy Smith, Kate James, Stephen R. Bird
Description
This resource provides a practical guide for the use of exercise in heal care and allows the health professional to make informed decisions about the inclusion of exercise in patient treatment. The vital links between exercise and mentla health and psychological well being are addressed.
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